Can podcasts really be a property professional’s secret weapon to staying afloat in a fast-moving industry? Absolutely. The podcasting boom has reached every industry—including multifamily property management.
This list cuts through the noise. We highlight six of the best top proptech podcasts that deliver actionable insights, expert interviews, and forward-thinking strategies so investors, tech companies, and property managers can optimize decision-making and drive growth.
Are you a proptech startup looking to build your brand’s reputation through strategic PR? Drop us a line.
The 6 best proptech and multifamily podcasts to listen to in 2025
We’ve curated this list to offer six of the best podcasts delivering quality information from industry leaders who are experts in their fields. They cover a range of topics, spanning from tech solutions to hospitality-inspired living.
1. Pillow Talk Sessions
As one of the year’s fastest-growing podcasts, Pillow Talk Sessions covers a lot of ground in the property management tech space—from hospitality and build to rent (BTR) to multifamily and serviced living.
Two seasoned professionals are at the helm—Kristian Lupinski, an expert content and media producer, and Jessica Gillingham, our CEO and founder at Abode Worldwide. With years of specialized proptech PR experience, Jessica has built a renowned international public relations agency that helps brands make a global impact. Together they bring sharp insights, real-world expertise, and powerful industry connections to the show.
Each episode empowers property management operators to use technology for more customer-centric solutions. Guests include the visionaries and trendsetters driving the future of lodging and living. These industry leaders explore hot topics, like sustainable design, hospitality-inspired living, and developing industry-specific technology.
Pillow Talk Sessions is ideal for real estate professionals, proptech providers, property managers, developers, and investors interested in the latest proptech trends and the living spaces of tomorrow.
Recent episodes:
- Redefining Hospitality. With Philippa Wagner—the creative thinker connecting people, places, and spaces—Jessica and Kristian explore how the lines are blurring between common hospitality concepts (ie, personalized services, community-focused amenities) and multifamily housing developments.
- Designing Sustainable Living Spaces. Jessica and special co-host Ian Murray (Head of Operational Living at Bidwells) interview Benjamin Hall, owner and founder of the people- and planet-first UK furnishing provider, LOFT. They unpack how thoughtful design enhances resident retention and the rise of flexible living spaces that integrate work, leisure, and community.
- Optimizing Mixed-Asset Portfolios. Katherine Rose, an experienced property professional and managing director of the property management firm, VervLife, speaks with Jessica and Kristian about strategic management of mixed-asset portfolios—including flex rentals and co-living spaces—and how to enhance customer-centric experiences through digital tools.
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2. Proptech Espresso
One of the longest-running proptech podcasts, Proptech Espresso has been having conversations with real estate tech innovators and founders since 2019. Former investment banker turned real-estate technology specialist, Mark Hurst, hosts Proptech Espresso’s monthly episodes.
Mark and his guests frequently discuss the nuances of starting, building, and managing a proptech company and how tech is shaping the real estate industry. Topics range from residential and commercial property financing and funding to optimizing efficiency and productivity in the short-term rental space.
New proptech companies looking for operational efficiency and growth strategies will want to tune into Proptech Espresso.
Recent episodes:
- Insights From A Proptech Growth Innovator. Featuring Russell Smith, CRO of the digital payment platform, Earnnest, this episode discusses the importance of founder involvement in early sales and the emerging proptech companies to watch.
- Accelerating Construction Lending. Co-founder and CEO of Sitewire, a construction financing platform, Bryan Kester, talks with Mark about the opportunities and challenges in construction lending and why tech startup pivots are common.
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3. Tangent
VC investors Jeffrey Berman and Zach Aarons, and tech entrepreneur Edward Cohen host Tangent, a bi-weekly podcast on the trends and innovations in proptech.
Tangent episodes revolve around a common theme—how to solve proptech challenges through innovative tools and collaboration. Topics range from the housing crisis to sustainable strategies, like building decarbonization (reducing greenhouse gas emissions).
Professionals in the property management and real estate industries, including investors, entrepreneurs, and tech innovators, will find Tangent useful to stay up to date on the future of commercial real estate (CRE) and proptech innovation.
Recent episodes:
- How SFR Property Managers Can Retain & Grow Their Business. The hosts interview Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of the property management company, Blanket, and explore the strategies single-family rental property managers can use to grow their business.
- Future of CRE | Unlocking Asset Management in the Data & AI Era. Co-founder of the real estate asset management platform, symmetRE, Ross Piermarini discusses how data automation and AI are transforming asset management in CRE, the future of CRE tech, and the role of strategic partnerships.
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4. Multifamily Talks
On Multifamily Talks, industry professionals in the property management and real estate sectors share their personal insights and expert views on the future of multifamily living.
The hosts, Dayna Gardner and Andrew Bowen are both industry experts at RealPage, the Multifamily Talks producer and a real estate AI software provider.
Episodes cover topics such as AI in operations, resident experience strategies, and industry tips. Multifamily Talks aims to help professionals in the multifamily real estate industry, including property managers, operators, and investors who want to know how to optimize properties and stay competitive.
Recent episodes:
- Multifamily Talks Live: Year of the Resident. Dayna discusses strategies for creating a resident ecosystem that drives loyalty and satisfaction, especially in a competitive market, while finding a balance between human interaction and tech.
- The Transformative Effect of AI In Multifamily. Guest host, Lance French, CIO of RealPage, explores AI—its fundamentals, model hallucinations, and how it’s revolutionizing multifamily operations.
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5. Beyond Rent
Produced by the property management system, Rent Manager, this bi-weekly podcast focuses on the latest trends, tech solutions, and industry best practices.
Rent Manager’s Integration Officer, Joe Easton, hosts each episode and interviews industry experts, including experienced owners, policymakers, and smart-home innovators. Topics range from artificial intelligence in property management and green initiatives to leasing innovations and effective revenue management.
Beyond Rent is for property management professionals—owners, operators, and industry leaders—looking for the latest news and insights to help them enhance property management efficiency and growth.
Recent episodes:
- The Future of Leasing Technology. Joe chats with Grace Doering of Findigs—a rental screening solution—to understand how leasing technology can optimize sales while adapting to a property manager’s needs.
- Pricing Optimization & Lease Renewals. Greg Warner from Revvy, a revenue management system, joins Joe to talk about pricing optimization and benchmarking performance.
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6. Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth Show
This weekly podcast from Rentsync, a rental marketing platform and customer relationship management tool, focuses on the Canadian rental market.
Various Rentsync professionals host each episode and interview industry thought leaders offering an insider’s view on multifamily living and rental housing. Topics focus on proptech and martech innovation, multifamily marketing strategies, and “lease-up marketing” (how to attract and keep tenants for newly renovated apartments).
Sync or Swim is ideal for Canadian property managers, investors, and marketers looking for industry trends, marketing strategies, and technology innovations to optimize operations and grow their multifamily portfolios.
Recent episodes:
- Capturing Your Space: The Virtual PropTech Advantage. Josh Donen, VP of Sales at the proptech Gryd, talks about the industry’s growing demand for digital innovations, the impact of increased rental supply, and the importance of attending multi-market rental conferences.
- Innovation in Multifamily Marketing. Matt Livingstone from Rentsync discusses recent innovations in multifamily marketing, the housing crisis’s impact on investment needs, and the increased sophistication in condo development.
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How to build brand awareness with Abode
Landing an interview on any of the podcasts we’ve listed is a great way for proptech companies to build trust and credibility in a crowded market where you’re often overlooked. But if you’re not already well known, how do you get popular podcasts to notice you? Abode can help.
We’re public relations experts who live and breathe proptech, from channel and revenue management systems to AI solutions and property management software. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise-level proptech, we can help you build your brand awareness and strengthen your reputation through targeted PR and marketing.
Our big-picture view of the industry enables us to act as strategic advisors and speak your audience’s language. We work with you to understand your goals and the best route to get you there. This could mean podcast interviews where you can reach your relevant audiences, or other tactics, like positioning you as a thought leader in major trade publications.
With Abode, you can increase your share of voice globally and become one of our many success stories.
Are you a proptech startup looking to build your brand’s reputation through strategic PR? Drop us a line.
